Van Jones

Biography

Anthony Kapel "Van" Jones is a renowned American political analyst and civil rights advocate. As President Barack Obama's Special Advisor for Green Jobs in 2009, he played a key role in shaping the administration's green jobs initiative. A three-time New York Times bestselling author, Jones has also hosted several CNN shows, including Crossfire and The Messy Truth, and is an Emmy Award winner and founder of various non-profit organizations focused on social justice and environmental issues.